Home Manager

A father (age 80) and adult son are seeking a reliable, proactive Home Manager to help maintain their 6,000 sq ft, 4-bed / 4-bath lakefront home. The focus is on organization, weekly upkeep, and helping the home run smoothly with consistent routines. Cleaners currently come once per month; this role fills the weekly gap.

Responsibilities:

Home Organization & Systems

• Reorganize key areas: kitchen, pantry, drawers, closets, storage rooms, and project rooms.

• Create sustainable systems and labeling that prevent clutter from returning.

• Maintain organization standards across all rooms and shared spaces.

• Break large organization projects into weekly manageable steps.

Home Reset & Light Cleaning

• Perform resets each visit: tidy rooms, return items to place, wipe down kitchen/bath surfaces.

• Rotate light cleaning tasks (vacuuming, dusting, spot-cleaning, floor care).

• Refresh kitchen surfaces and maintain a clean, pleasant-feeling home.

• Observe and proactively address areas needing restocking, attention, or maintenance.

Laundry & Linens

• Manage weekly laundry cycle (wash/dry/fold/put away).

• Maintain towels, linens, and household textiles in good condition.

Food Prep & Healthy Routines

• Support simple, healthy batch-prep (lentils/eggs lunches, berries/nuts, prepped containers).

• Prepare ingredients so meals can be quickly assembled.

• Keep fridge and pantry organized to support a healthy routine.

• Shop for produce with attention to exact quality preferences (firm fruit, no wrinkled items, etc.).

Errands, Shopping & Inventory

• Restock pantry items, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and household essentials.

• Grocery shopping as needed (Whole Foods, BJ’s, local stores).

• Manage small errands, pickups, and returns.

• Maintain household inventory and keep track of upcoming needs.

Vendor Coordination & Home Maintenance

• Track and confirm monthly cleaner visits.

• Maintain directory of home vendors (painters, electricians, yard/landscaping, etc.).

• Coordinate service appointments and home access when needed.

• Track service history and contacts for easy reference.

Travel Support

• Assist with pre- and post-travel resets for:

• 2–3 business trips per quarter (3–5 days)

• ~2 major personal trips (8–12 days)

• ~2 weekend trips

• Ensure home is tidy, stocked, and welcoming before/after travel.

General Household Operations

• Identify and report any maintenance issues proactively.

• Keep household systems, routines, and checklists organized.

• Work independently and stay outcome-oriented with minimal oversight.

• Maintain full discretion, trustworthiness, and professionalism.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong organizer who genuinely enjoys creating order.

• Valid driver’s license + reliable transportation.

• Trustworthy, proactive, and detail-oriented.

• Health-minded and comfortable with simple meal prep.

• Comfortable working solo in a large home.

• Experience in housekeeping, caregiving, organizing, or home management preferred.